Basshunter denies sex assault charges

London (ANI): Dance music star Basshunter has denied two claims of sexual assault made against him. Jonas Erik Altberg, 26, known professionally as Basshunter, appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court over allegations he attacked two female fans during a gig at Kitty's nightclub in the Fife town.

Altberg, from Sweden, who turned up at court with his manager, will now stand trial in May. The Celebrity Big Brother star was released on bail. He refused to comment as he left the court, reports the BBC. He is alleged to have grabbed one girl by the hair and pushed her head towards his groin.

A second charge alleges that he grabbed another girl, pushed her towards his groin, and then bent her over. He is further accused of pulling up the girl's dress inside the nightclub.